Vatican to Get Solar Energy
The John Paul II auditorium at the Vatican needs a new roof. So Pope Benedict XVI wants to replace the cement panels on the roof with photovoltaic cells for solar power!
Press of Atlantic City writes
“The cells will produce enough electricity to illuminate, heat or cool the building, Cuscianna said. ‘Since the auditorium isn’t used every day, the (excess) energy will feed into the network providing (the Vatican) with power, so other Vatican offices can use the energy,’ he said. Cuscianna recalled a speech in which Benedict lamented “the unbalanced use of energy” in the world. Last summer, Benedict called on Christians to unite to take ‘care of creation without squandering its resources and sharing them in a convivial manner.’ He said lifestyle choices were damaging the environment and making ‘the lives of poor people on Earth especially unbearable.’”
The Pope is a pretty cool guy, between going green and recording music with Bono and Nelson Mandela.
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